1、安徽省马鞍山市2021届高三第二次教学质量监测英语试试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Below is a list of women who changed the world when they were young girls and teens.Mary ShelleyEnglish author Mary Shelley was just 18 years old when she wrote Frankenstein, which many credit as the origin of science fiction. Thus, Shelley has been
2、called “the teenage girl who invented science fiction.”Alexandra ScottAlexandra Scott was diagnosed with a form of cancer shortly before her first birthday. When she was just 4 years old, she set up her first lemonade stand in her front yard to raise money for childhood cancer research. Inspired by
3、her story, people around the world set up their own lemonade stands to raise money for her cause. By the time she died in 2004, she had raised SI million. Her family continues her legacy (遗志) through Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation.Yuanyuan TanChinese ballet dancer Yuanyuan Tan started representing
4、her country in international competitions as a young teen. At 17, she became the youngest ever principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet, as well as the first Chinese dancer to earn that title in a major Western company. She gives talks around the world, inspiring young dancers to follow their ar
5、tistic dreams.Bindi IrwinBindi Irwin carried on her father Steve Irwins conservation legacy following his death in 2006. When she was 8 years old, she launched “Bindi the Jungle Girl” to encourage more kids to get interested in animals and wildlife conservation. She has continued to make TV appearan
6、ces, published books and furthered her fathers causes.1Who collected money for medical research?AMary Shelley.BYuanyuan Tan.CBindi Irwin.DAlexandra Scott.2What is Yuanyuan Tan known as?AAn inspiration to young artists.BA principal of an art school.CThe youngest ballet company owner.DThe first Chines
7、e ballet dancer.3What do we know about Bindi Irwin?AShe encourages kids to raise animals.BShe was diagnosed with cancer.CShe makes efforts to conserve wildlife.DShe wrote the first science fiction.About 50 feet from shore, two brothers were fighting for their lives, their mouths barely able to stay
8、above the water. Thick fog made it difficult for beach goers to see the guys, but the screams were unmistakable and every second counted. The brothers, aged 15 and 20, were wearing shorts and T-shirts, unsuitable for a November day, let alone the 50-degree water. Keven Harder, a supervising ranger,
9、told the North Coast Journal that swimming in such a temperature “will take the fight right out of you.”Luckily, four surfers in wet suits were nearby. Narayan Weibel, Spenser Stratton, and Adrian York, all 16, along with Taj Ortiz-beck, 15, were on their surf boards riding on waves when they heard
10、the cries. They turned and saw two bobbing heads and four flailing arms. “We looked at each other and knew they were about to drown,” Weibel said.Weibel, Stratton, and Ortiz-beck paddled toward the distressed swimmers while York headed to shore to call 911. As the surfers drew close, the brothers we
11、re struggling. “It was pretty stressful, but there wasnt any time to think about it,” Ortiz-beck said. He pulled up alongside the younger brother. Grabbing him under his arms, he raised him up onto the board. Stratton and Weibel, meanwhile, were straining(竭力)to help the elder brother. He was large,
12、about 250 pounds, and panicked. Fortunately, York arrived in time to help get the elder brother atop the second board. The surfers then paddled several minutes through rough water to the medical help waiting onshore. The brothers were scared but fine.“When we get a call like this one, its usually to
13、o late by the time we get there,” said Dillon Ceavenger, the first responder. “I cant say enough about what these boys did. They were willing and prepared to risk their lives.”4What do we know about the weather from the first paragraph?AIt was foggy and cold.BIt was pleasant for swimming.CIt was fin
14、e with high visibility.DIt was abnormal for a November day.5What helped the two brothers to be found?ABeachgoers search.BTheir loud screams.CKevens inspection.DTheir dressing style.6What can we learn from the third paragraph?AYork raised the elder brother up alone.BThe brothers struggled onto the bo
15、ard.CThe four teenagers had a good cooperation.DThe medical team offered help in the water.7What can we infer about the surfers from the last paragraph?ATheir big size was troublesome.BThey should be criticized strictly.CThey sacrificed their lives to save others.DTheir quick action counted in the r
16、escue.The world has been extremely impressed by Chinas high-speed trains that cross the country by the hundreds in all directions every day, but in one corner of this vast land is a gentle reminder that life was not always this fast.Those fortunate enough to travel to Jiayang in Sichuan province wil
17、l find railway carriages dragged by steam locomotives(火车头), among the last steam trains operating in China and still running every day. First used to transport coal from Jiayang Coal Mine 62 years ago, today they transport local farmers and their produce to market and serve as a tourist attraction.“
18、In the early days of the railway, farmers headed for the farm produce market sitting beside coal,” said Liu Chengxi, the Jiayang official in charge of the trains. “As coal production has stopped, the trains are now exclusively(专门地)for farmers and tourists.”The narrow railway, only 76.2 cm instead of
19、 the standard 144 cm, stretches for 19. 84 km, with the trains reaching a top speed of 20 km/h.A one-way ticket costs 5 yuan for seated passengers and 3 yuan for standing passengers on the ordinary trains regardless of whether they are travelling empty-handed or with animals or vegetables. But Li Cu
20、irong, who has worked as a train dispatcher(调度员)for more than 20 years, recommends tourists pay 80 yuan for a sightseeing train, as the carriages, which have 37 seats, are more comfortable and air-conditioned. A one-way trip takes about one and a half hours.The scenery is dramatic as the train winds
21、 through the mountain, passengers can view chickens and geese wandering among the orange trees and butterflies dancing over the fields and ponds.Rob Dickinson, a steam train lover from the United Kingdom, has ridden the trains twice. He hopes the narrow line can last long enough for him to find the
22、time to get back again.8What can we learn about the steam-powered trains in Jiayang from the text?AThey are 144cm wide.BThey have stopped running.CThey are used to transport coal.DThey have become a tourist attraction.9Why does Li Cuirong recommend a sight-seeing train for tourists?ABecause it runs
23、faster.BBecause it is money-saving.CBecause it is tourist-friendly.DBecause it offers a round-way trip.10What is implied in Rob Dickensons words?AHe cant afford to make another trip.BThe steam-powered trains appeal to him.CHe expects the narrow line to be lengthened.DThe present situation of the rai
24、lway is worrying.11What might be the best title for the text?AA deserted mine alive again.BA train trip back to a slower age.CA subway through the mountain.DA produce market open to tourists.A latest study on people who eat red meat has found they have higher risks of heart disease and early death.
25、The finding goes against other recent research that suggested removing meat from ones diet has few health benefits. The two opposing findings can make it difficult for people to make sense of what can seem to be conflicting messages on food.Duane Mellor, a dietician at Aston University, and other re
26、searchers say that after examining research on the subject, moderation may be the best way forward. “In this case, eating a certain amount of meat, including red meat, is likely to be safe,” Mellor said. “However, in the interest of health, reducing meat intake to the recommended less than 70 grams
27、per day would be sensible.”A researcher with ties to the meat industry published a report on the subject in 2019, saying that people should not reduce the amount of red meat they eat. Some experts criticized the findings because they were in conflict with dietary advice from international agencies.T
28、he latest study found that eating two servings a week of red meat or processed meat was linked to a 3% to 7% higher risk of heart disease and also a 3% higher risk of all causes of death. Norrina Allen, a co-leader of the latest study, said the health risk is small but people should try to change th
29、eir diet. “Its a small difference, but its worth trying to reduce red meat and processed meat.” She added that eating red meat is also regularly “linked to other health problems like cancer.”The World Cancer Research Fund says red and processed meat may cause cancer. It recommends eating red meat wi
30、th an upper limit of 500 grams cooked weight per week-and “little, if any” processed meat. They said on average, adults should reduce the amount of meat they eat by 50% and they should eat twice as much nuts, fruits, vegetables and beans.12What does the latest study suggest?APeople should not cut do
31、wn on the amount of red meat they eat.BPeople should remove meat from their diet for the benefit of health.CEating red meat is linked to higher risks of heart disease and early death.DEating two servings a week of red meat or processed meat has no health risks.13What does the underlined word “modera
32、tion” in the second paragraph mean?ADoing research by oneself.BFollowing ones own heart.CAvoiding conflicts with others.DStaying within reasonable limits.14What does Norrina Allen think of her latest finding?AIt will help improve our eating habit.BIt is in conflict with her former study.CIt has offe
33、red two regular cures for cancer.DIt makes no difference to the meat industry.15What is the last paragraph mainly about?ASome tips on cooking.BAdvice on a healthy diet.CResearch on the cause of cancer.DTies between meat and vegetables.二、七选五In our lives. we will have experienced a number of interview
34、s as either interviewee or interviewer. Effective interviews are purposeful, planned and well-structured interactions. To be good at interview is vital to personal development in modern society. _16_ The following are the practical guidelines both interviewer and interviewee can benefit from.Be prep
35、ared and confident. Understand the purpose of the interview, anticipate the questions you will ask and be asked, understand your goals and be able to communicate them clearly. _17_ If you are not excited by your ideas and abilities, why should anyone else be?_18_ Problems occur in interviews when ei
36、ther the interviewer or the interviewee fails to listen closely to what the other is saying. If participants listen carefully and are not thinking merely about what they plan to say next, the interview has a better chance of being productive.Practice sending and receiving messages. By its very natur
37、e, the interview demands that each party be skillful at sending and receiving verbal messages. _19_ Not only must you clearly encode(编码)the messages, you each must be skilled at reading the reactions and checking on the perceptions of the receiver.Be flexible. Dont over-prepare or just memorize stat
38、ements. Think things through thoroughly, but be prepared for questions or answers you havent anticipated. _20_As we can see, the interview, like any other interpersonal relationship, requires the cooperation skill and commitment of both parties to get effective results.ADemonstrate effective listeni
39、ng skills.BReasonable demands of interviewees should be met.CHowever, practicing interview questions can benefit you.DIts significant to adjust to the other persons style and pace.EAsk and answer questions and express your opinions with enthusiasm.FYou should also focus on the non-verbal signals sen
40、t to you and by you.GThus, mastering the techniques of impression management is necessary.三、完形填空Learning his mom didnt have a job anymore, 9-year-old Aaron decided to take matters into his own hands. He had two main _21_. First, to help support his family _22_ so that they can _23_ the shed(屋棚)where
41、 they live at a relatives home. Second, to bring his sister, Ayleen, back from Mexico. The girl had been _24_ their grandmother because they didnt have enough _25_ to provide her needs.Aaron and his mom, Berenice, share a great passion for _26_. Aaron gets a lot of mosquito bites. When they _27_ tha
42、t the aloe vera(芦荟)has some type of medicine that cures, that passion became a way for them to _28_. Berenice only had $12 left in her pocket. Aaron asked if they could _29_ it. With his moms _30_, Aaron then used the money to buy his first set of the plants and _31_ them in different parts of the c
43、ity.Aarons _32_ caught the attention of many, including one of his moms classmates, Esli Ramos. She wanted to _33_ Berenice and her family, so she created a GoFundMe page for Aaron. Because of this fundraiser and several _34_ on the media, Aarons business is becoming more _35_.“We started selling la
44、st week. Its _36_ that we ran out of plants. “Thank you to all the people that _37_ a plant from me. It _38_ a lot.” said little Aaron. “They_39_ me to keep moving forward.”Aside from moving into a bigger _40_ and bringing his sister back home, Aaron is on his way for other dreams.21AchoicesBtalents
45、CtoolsDgoals22AfinanciallyBcasuallyCtemporarilyDmentally23Amake use ofBmove out ofChold on toDgive way to24Alooking forBhiding fromCliving withDstaring at25AtimeBroomCresourcesDopportunities26AanimalsBplantsCsportsDarts27AlearnedBassumed.ChopedDadmitted28AescapeBsurviveCdoubtDregret29AdonateBcountCd
46、ivideDinvest30AprotectionBsuggestionCpermissionDsolution31AspreadBshowedCgrewDmarketed32AgestureBhonestyCchangeDskill33AmeetBhelpCvisitDinvite34AexposuresBcompetitionsCperformancesDopponents35ApopularBnecessaryCshrinkingDcomplicated36AridiculousBincredibleCpossibleDobvious37AboughtBborrowedCseparate
47、dDwithdrew38AsavesBcostsCmeansDseems39AbegBorderCforbidDinspire40AschoolBcommunityCgardenDhouse四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。Chinese was formally announced an official language of the United Nations World Tourism Organization on January 25.That means the organization will use the Chinese language, _41_ will enhance Chinas soft power in global tourism and, by extension, the cultural domain. It will help Chinas tourism growth, encouraging othe
